The Construction Engineering Technology degree program has strong foundations in materials technology, surveying, CADD, construction estimating, mathematics, computers, basic and engineering sciences, and has an excellent blend of theory and practice of construction discipline. Coursework in Planning and Scheduling, Construction Management, Financial Aspects of Engineering Projects, and Structures including wood, masonry, concrete and steel is required. In addition, the students are required to take courses in soils and foundations, and mechanical and electrical systems.
The curriculum is designed to train students in the fundamentals of construction engineering technology principles via hands-on experimentation in a variety of laboratory settings, such as materials testing, manual and computerized estimating and scheduling, oral and written presentations, and applied learning exercises.
BS CET Program Educational Objectives:
- Possess the general knowledge of construction industry such as concepts, terminologies, basic and standard problem-solving techniques.
- Demonstrate the ability to produce and utilize design, operation, and execution documents related to building and/or heavy construction industry.
- Function effectively in a group environment in the workplace through demonstration of technical and communication skills.
- Understand professional and ethical responsibilities, respect for diversity, and quality and continuous improvement.
BS CET Student Outcomes:
- an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
- an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
BS CET Program Statistics:
| Enrollments | Graduates | |
| 2019-20 | 50 | 13 |
| 2020-21 | 44 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | 38 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | 43 | 13 |
| 2023-24 | 39 | 4 |
Mapping your degree plan is important. Consult with your academic advisor to create a plan and monitor it regularly.
Transfer Programs
Pre-Engineering
The students in the pre-engineering transfer program are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor in the Department of Engineering Technology to develop a transfer plan and to contact an advisor at their chosen transfer university.
The exact plan followed will depend on the specialized area (civil, chemical, mechanical, electrical, etc.) and the engineering school to which the student plans to transfer. Also, many students are not prepared for calculus their first semester and special programs must be arranged. Students will not receive a pre-engineering degree or certificate from Missouri Western State University.
Pre-Architecture
The pre-architecture transfer program is designed for students preparing themselves to transfer to a school of architecture. The students in pre-architecture transfer program are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor in the Department of Engineering Technology to develop a transfer plan and to contact an advisor at their chosen transfer university. Students will not receive a pre-architecture degree or certificate from Missouri Western State University.